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Waterbank WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Waterbank, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Waterbank WA is 110 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Waterbank is $1,093 per week ($56,836 per year). Median rent in Waterbank is $200 per week ($867 per month). Waterbank has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Waterbank has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Waterbank is England. The most common religion is No Religion (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterbank is $3,192.

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Waterbank Population

residents (Census 2021)

Waterbank Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,093/wk

$56,836 per year

#732 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

#7374 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,192/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 1 per bedroom

Waterbank Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (57) Female 47.2% (51)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

110 people · 6687.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,625

Family income/wk

Waterbank Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Waterbank Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.2% 15 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.8% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Waterbank Country of Birth

Australia

86.5%

England

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Waterbank Religion

No Religion

45.3%

Not stated

19.8%

Catholic

16.0%

Anglican

14.2%

Uniting Church

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Waterbank Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

72.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Waterbank Employment

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Employed full-time

41.3% 33 people

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Employed part-time

22.5% 18 people

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Unemployed

10.0% 8 people

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Not in labour force

26.3% 21 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Waterbank Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

30.2%

Certificate III/IV

30.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.6%

Postgraduate Degree

14.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Waterbank Occupation

Managers

22.0%

Clerical & Administrative

22.0%

Sales Workers

19.5%

Professionals

17.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Waterbank Field of Study

Management & Commerce

27.6%

Engineering

24.1%

Architecture & Building

17.2%

Health

10.3%

Education

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Waterbank Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Waterbank Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

12.0%

$500-$649/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

16.0%

$4,000+/wk

28.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Waterbank Marital Status

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Married

42.7% 44

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Separated

5.8% 6

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Divorced

11.7% 12

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Widowed

5.8% 6

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Never married

34.0% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Waterbank Ancestry

English

37.8%

Australian

28.6%

Irish

12.6%

Scottish

5.0%

Other

5.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.2%

German

3.4%

Italian

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Waterbank School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Waterbank Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.7% 5

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No need for assistance

97.3% 179

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Waterbank Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 14

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Not a volunteer

83.3% 70

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Waterbank How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

63.4%

Did not go to work

26.8%

Other

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Waterbank Car Ownership

1 vehicle

35.1%

2 vehicles

40.5%

3 vehicles

16.2%

4+ vehicles

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Waterbank Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.2%

2 bedrooms

27.0%

3 bedrooms

32.4%

4 bedrooms

10.8%

5 bedrooms

13.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Waterbank Population Mobility

21.1%

moved in the last year

42.4%

moved in the last 5 years

9.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Waterbank Indigenous Population

7.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

160

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Waterbank Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Waterbank Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

6.2%

$500-$649/wk

4.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.2%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

15.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

13.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.6%

$3,500+/wk

6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Waterbank Family Structure

Couple — no children

51.0%

Couple — children under 15

27.5%

Couple — no children under 15

21.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Waterbank Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.0% 9

—

Did not provide

89.0% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Waterbank Children Ever Born

No children

59.1%

1 child

27.3%

3 children

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Waterbank When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Waterbank Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

26.5%

15–29 hours

9.6%

30+ hours

13.3%

Did not do domestic work

28.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Waterbank Household Size

1 person

36.6%

2 persons

39.0%

3 persons

14.6%

4 persons

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Waterbank Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Waterbank Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Waterbank Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,374/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Waterbank

Your weekly income

≈ $5,954/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $1,174/wk

Rent share 14.6%

Waterbank vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Collie Burn

Pop: 55 Income: $900/wk Rent: $220/wk

Courtenay

Pop: 55 Income: $812/wk Rent: $270/wk

Fairbridge

Pop: 55 Income: $1,016/wk Rent: $250/wk

Hacketts Gully

Pop: 55 Income: $700/wk Rent: $270/wk

Kukerin

Pop: 55 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk

Upper Warren

Pop: 55 Income: $512/wk Rent: $47/wk

Compare Waterbank

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waterbank

What is the population of Waterbank WA?

The population of Waterbank WA is 110 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Waterbank is ranked #8,678 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Waterbank?

The median personal income in Waterbank WA is $1,093 per week, or $56,836 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.Waterbank is ranked #732 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Waterbank?

Median rent in Waterbank WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 14.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.Waterbank ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Waterbank?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Waterbank WA is $3,192. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Waterbank?

The median age in Waterbank WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Waterbank a good suburb to live in?

Waterbank is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 110.The median income is $1,093/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51542. All dollar figures in AUD.